What...
Fair Use
Public Domain
Copy this
Misc.
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Can you copyright a posting on Facebook?
No
100
If an item is fair use I can use it for whatever I want because it is not copyrighted anymore or never was? True or False
False. You can use it within the terms set out by the copyright holder and copyright law.
100
A work first published in the United States in 1922 is now in the Public Domain. True or False
True - The copyright period would have ended. http://copyright.cornell.edu/resources/publicdomain.cfm
100
Before the copyright act of 1976 you had to file for copyright or it could immediately become part of public domain. True False
True
100
A “Parody” of copyrighted works can be a “Fair Use.” True False
True
200
Can you copyright a remake of your favorite song?
No
200
If an item is "fair use" I can use it for whatever I want because it is not copyrighted anymore or never was. True or False
False. I have the right to use it in a "fair" manner; which is described in the copyright terms.
200
If something in in Public Domain then the copyright must have been denied. True or False
False. The copyright may have expired or the originator could have simply offered it free in the public domain immediately.
200
Fair Use is which of the following? A. The right to copy entire copyrighted works without Permission so long as you don’t make money off of it.  B. Another term for copyright Infringement C. The right for schools and teachers to use any copyrighted works without Permission D. The right to download anything copyrightable from the internet
A. The right to copy entire copyrighted works without Permission so long as you don’t make money off of it.
200
What is the first step you MUST take in order to copyright a song that you wrote? A. Post it to YouTube B. File for a Copyright C. Register it online D. Nothing - it is already copyrighted
D. Nothing - it is already copyrighted
300
I posted an original poem on an online message board. What do I need to do to get it copyrighted?
Nothing. It automatically under copyright.
300
Give a basic definition of Fair Use
Having the right to use a copyrighted song/movie/etc as long as you follow the terms for that particular item. Ex. You are under fair use if you purchase a movie and watch it at home with friends. You do not have the right to copy and redistribute that movie.
300
Give me a basic definition of public domain.
Things can be copied without getting permission from anyone.
300
Which of the following is/are defense(s) to copyright Infringement? 1. Fair Use 2. "I didn't know the work was copyrighted." 3. "I'm giving the copyright owner free publicity." 4. Mr. Southall said it’s not that big of a deal.
Fair Use
300
What does each Symbol stand for? SM ® © TM
SM = Service Mark © =Coypright TM = Trademark ® = Reserved
400
Give four things NOT entitled to copyright protection?
Ideas, methods, concepts, systems and devices
400
There must be a copyright notice (copyright symbol) present for something to be copyrighted. Otherwise a person can assume it is fair use. True or False
False
400
What can you NOT do with Public Domain items?
Copyright them
400
Rights of copyright include:
The right to reproduce one's work. The right to display one's work. The right to distribute copies of one's work. The right to stop Fair Uses of one's work.
400
What is “Royalty”?
A "royalty" is a payment made by an assignee, licensee or Copyright Holder to an author or composer for each copy of the author's or composer's work that is sold or otherwise used by the assignee, licensee or copyright holder. The amount of the royalties are usually included in a License to use the work.
500
What factors are used in determining whether use of copyrighted work is a Fair Use?
Amount of the work used. Effect on the commercial market for the work used. Purpose of the use.
500
Give three different examples of "Fair Use".
1. Watching a redbox movie 2. Listening to a CD you purchased on iTunes 3. Letting a friend borrow a CD or movie you own (as long as they don't make a copy)
500
Give two examples of items that are in public domain.
1. Things with expired copyrights (books, songs, etc.). 2. Things that the originator chose to release their copy rights.
500
Explain as much as you know about the “Term” or “Length” of Copyrighted material and how that changed with the Copyright Act of 1976.
Copyright protection does not last forever. A copyright has a "term" or length, depending on when the work itself was created. For works created after January 1, 1978, the term of copyright is the life of the author plus 70 years or, if the work is a Work-for-Hire, the term is 95 years from first Publication or 120 years from creation, whichever expires first. For works published or registered prior to January 1978, the term of copyright is 95 years.
500
Give the definition of Intellectual property and give an example.
The term "Intellectual Property" refers to all kinds of intangible (not physical) types of property that people can own. Unlike physical property, Intellectual Properties have no independent existence. It cannot be held, touched, or defined by physical boundaries.
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